Coaching Kids Curling

Glenn Gabriel•www.coachingkidscurling.com

The goal of this podcast is to help those who are involved with youth curling programs, including coaches, volunteers, program organizers and parents.

Our primary focus will be on "U12" or "Little Rocks" curling, but this podcast will occasionally touch on topics of interest to U15/U18/U21 coaches and organizers. Coach Glenn Gabriel will offer advice, share resources and give you the occasional pick-me-up when you need it.

To contact Coach Glenn, e-mail: coachingkidscurling@gmail.com

Our Web site is: coachingkidscurling.com

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Episodes

Sports And My Dad

Send us a text In this week's episode of Coaching Kids Curling , to celebrate Father's Day, Coach Glenn tells some stories about his dad and how he fostered his love of sports. In this week's “Coaching Tidbit,” we recommend a podcast episode that looks at curling from a different perspective. Links to the resources mentioned in the episode: “Diversity in Curling Roundtable" - Game of Stones Podcast (June 17/20) https://www.gameofstonespod.com/ Follow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurling Glenn Ga...

Jun 21, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Teaching Curling Strategy (Or Not) For Kids - Part 2

Send us a text In this episode of Coaching Kids Curling , Coach Glenn continues his discussion of teaching curling strategy to kids. After reviewing the basic lessons from last episode, he offers a different way to look at curling strategy. He also recommends some alternate game formats you can use with your kids. Finally, he urges coaches to "let the kids play," giving kids the chance to make their own strategic decisions instead of giving them the "right" answers. In this week's “Coaching Tidb...

Jun 13, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Teaching Curling Strategy (Or Not) For Kids - Part 1

Send us a text In this episode of Coaching Kids Curling , Coach Glenn tackles one of the toughest curling subjects to teach: Strategy! In the past, new curlers were taught strategy using complex concepts like "FESRAIN" or "Probe/Pursue/Protect." However, Coach Glenn suggests that we need to start with three lessons first, the "building blocks" of strategy. In this week's “Coaching Tidbit,” we recommend a podcast that will help you use language more effectively. Links to the resources mentioned i...

Jun 07, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 8

How To Get Kids To Yell

Send us a text In this episode of Coaching Kids Curling , Coach Glenn teaches you how to get your kids to yell. Seriously? Yes, seriously! We know that kids can yell, but can they communicate effectively across the curling sheet during a game? Chances are the answer is no, so we'll give you tips and advice to teach that skill. We also bring you a book recommendation in this week's “Coaching Tidbit”. Links to the resources mentioned in the episode: Practice Perfect (2012) by Doug Lemov, Erica Woo...

Jun 01, 2020•7 min•Season 1Ep. 7

LTAD and Little Rocks: Why It Matters

Send us a text In this episode of Coaching Kids Curling , Coach Glenn talks about Long Term Athlete Development. What is it? And why should it matter to a Little Rocks organizer? We also bring you a “Coaching Tidbit” on the topic of improv and coaching. Links to the resources mentioned in the episode: "Long-Term Development In Sport And Physical Activity 3.0" (2019) - the latest version of "LTAD" from Sport For Life https://sportforlife.ca/portfolio-view/long-term-development-in-sport-and-physic...

May 25, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Thank You, Coaches!

Send us a text In this episode of Coaching Kids Curling , Coach Glenn says “Thank You” to every youth curling coach. We answer the question: Why are youth sports coaches so valuable? And we also list some of the practical ways that program organizers can recognize the work of their coaches. Finally, we bring you a “Coaching Tidbit” on the topic of positive reinforcement. Follow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurling Glenn Gabriel is an NCCP-certified curling coach who lives in Pickering, Ontario, ...

May 17, 2020•7 min•Season 1Ep. 5

The Best Practice I Had Last Season

Send us a text In this episode of Coaching Kids Curling , Coach Glenn talks about the best practice he had last season and how you can increase the odds of a "magic moment" happening at your weekly Little Rocks practice. Follow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurling Glenn Gabriel is an NCCP-certified curling coach who lives in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. He has been the coordinator of the Little Rocks (U12) program at East York Curling Club in Toronto since 2011. If you have a question or feedback...

May 10, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 4

3 Off-Season Tasks for the Little Rocks Coordinator

Send us a text In this episode of Coaching Kids Curling , Coach Glenn shares three tasks that you can do during the off-season to prepare your Little Rocks program for the upcoming season. Follow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurling Glenn Gabriel is an NCCP-certified curling coach who lives in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. He has been the coordinator of the Little Rocks (U12) program at East York Curling Club in Toronto since 2011. If you have a question or feedback on the podcast, send us an e-ma...

May 04, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Snack!

Send us a text In this episode of Coaching Kids Curling , we discuss an element of kids curling that is often overshadowed by teaching on-ice skills and playing games. If you're going to be in charge of a Little Rocks program, don't forget SNACK! Follow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurling Glenn Gabriel is an NCCP-certified curling coach who lives in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. He has been the coordinator of the Little Rocks (U12) program at East York Curling Club in Toronto since 2011. If you h...

May 01, 2020•6 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Welcome to the Coaching Kids Curling Podcast!

Send us a text Welcome to the Coaching Kids Curling podcast! This podcast is primarily for those who coach and teach kids the sport of curling. Specifically, those who work with "Little Rocks" or the "U12" age group (i.e., those under the age of 12). In this episode, Coach Glenn Gabriel introduces himself, tells you why he decided to start this podcast and shares some of what you might expect in future episodes. While this is a curling-focused podcast, many of the topics we'll discuss will be re...

Apr 30, 2020•5 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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